Wanping County is a relatively special county. Although there is only one county magistrate here, it is the seventh rank instead of the sixth rank. Not only that, there are as many as three county magistrates and four inspections.
This kind of county is one level higher than other counties. Naturally, it is not because the magistrate has gone through the back door and the salary has been increased due to trust relations, but because Wanping County is a bit large and difficult to manage, so more money has to be spent.
If we use words such as Changping to the north, Fangshan to the southwest, Gu'an to the south, and Xuanhua, Hebei Province to the west, few people will have an impression of how big it is, but if we put it another way, I believe many people will know.
There were a total of sixteen districts in the capital of later generations. On the map of the Ming Dynasty, five of them were Wanping County...
In such a large area, future generations still need five district chiefs to lead a group of people to manage. In the Ming Dynasty, it is understandable that one magistrate leads four county magistrates to handle affairs and receive more wages.
In order to better manage Wanping County, the county magistrate usually sits in the government office in Wanping City, while the county magistrate and inspections need to spread out to the north and south of Yongding River, Marco Polo Bridge and other places.
On this day, Chen Yong, the county magistrate stationed on the south bank of the Yongding River, was discussing immigration matters with Zhiwu, the inspection department stationed at Marco Polo Bridge.
According to the court documents, counting the days, the people who entered Wanping County arrived in just two days. The people who went to greet them were sent for thirty miles, but there has been no response so far. It seems that it is impossible to come tonight.
It's not autumn now, and it's still a little comfortable to walk at night. It's already winter, and the north wind is very cold at night. At this time, people should camp on the spot and wait for dawn before going on their way.
"Has the construction of the residence been completed?"
Chen Yong hasn't returned to the government office for some days, inquiring about the latest news.
Si Zhiwu put his hand on the small stove and said: "Wanping County is next to Peiping, and there are envoys coordinating the Peking sergeants. The construction of the residence is ready. Chen County Cheng has not seen it. If he does, you also want to immigrate. .”
"Why, some immigrants' houses haven't been decorated with flowers yet?"
Chen Yong was curious.
Si Zhiwu sighed and said: "I heard that some immigrants' residences in Shandong are just a shabby thatched hut, which is barely ventilated. But our chief envoy is too serious. He has not set rules for residence for twenty years, but also requires each residence to Leave a stone in front and engrave the names of the craftsmen and soldiers."
Chen Yong clicked his tongue and fell down with envy.
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He drank a glass of wine and said, "This is a good thing. It will leave a name for eternity."
Si Zhiwu took a sip and gritted his teeth and said, "This is a twenty-year pursuit! The chief envoy has spoken, and if the residence built by anyone falls within twenty years, even if they leave the guardhouse, they will still be pursued. The new army strategy they enjoyed has been confiscated, and they still need to be compensated.”
"this……"
Chen Yong shivered.
Zhang Bing, the chief envoy of Peking, was a ruthless character. No one would dare to treat what he said as child's play. In addition, Ping An had a good relationship with him. Du Si nodded. If something happened in the future, there was no telling that he would pursue him back.
At present, the benefits of the new army policy are attracting countless people, and those who want to join the army are eager to give gifts, but the assessment system of the guard station is there. Something goes wrong, and a group of people are unlucky. Now no one dares to open the back door privately.
If he is kicked out of the guard house because he fails to build a house, then he will never get such good treatment. In addition, the construction and building materials are paid for by the chief envoy and the court. The sergeant only needs to be a craftsman and use the money to set up camp. ability to create a residence suitable for the people.
To put it bluntly, just put in the effort and do a good job.
The sergeants worked hard and the chief envoy was wealthy, so the immigrant residence in Wanping County was naturally unusual.
When Chen Yong and Si Zhiwu were drunk, a government official suddenly broke in and shouted: "County Magistrate, inspection, immigrants from Shanxi are here, immigrants from our Wanping County! On the 5th, Inside and outside!”
"Five miles?!"
Chen Yong jumped up immediately. He had sent people thirty miles away to greet him. Why did this immigrant arrive at five miles?
"Chen County Cheng, the immigrants took the wrong path and are now walking this way along the Yongding River."
The officer explained quickly.
Chen Yong immediately poured a basin of cold water and washed his face. After he regained consciousness, he took Si Zhiwu out. In the night, a fire dragon appeared next to the Yongding River. It was golden and kept leaping forward, with no end in sight.
"Are you really coming to our Wanping County?"
Chen Yong didn't know how many people came here, but judging from the length of the team, it must be quite a lot.
Si Zhiwu squinted at it, thought about it in his mind, and replied: "With such a team, I'm afraid it won't be less than 30,000 people."
Chen Yong knew that the quota for Wanping County to accept immigrants from Shanxi this time was 6,000 households and more than 32,000 people.
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This is the place near Peking that receives the largest number of immigrants at one time.
Other areas near Beiping are mostly home to 2,000 households or 10,000 people. A population of 200,000 will be resettled within a 300-mile radius of Beiping.
"Walk!"
Chen Yong saw a group of torches flying out of the immigration team in front. He knew they were the escort cavalry of the immigrants, so he led others to greet them.
Liang Jiu was very excited, flying his horse in front. He stopped the horse until he was close, and shouted loudly: "Who are you, an official of Wanping County?"
Chen Yong stepped forward and replied: "Chen Yong, the Prime Minister of Wanping County, has led the crowd to welcome the delay. Please bear with this young general."
Liang Jiu reined in the restless horse, took out the document from his arms, and said: "We are the Shanxi Immigration Guard. We receive orders from the court and the governor of Shanxi to escort 6,000 households in Shanxi, totaling 32,250 There are actually thirty-two thousand one hundred and thirty-nine people, and this is the document for entering Wanping County."
Chen Yong immediately took it, looked at it carefully, and said with a smile on his face: "Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work. Come on, get ready to cross the bridge. I have sent someone to notify the government office, and they should be ready to welcome you there." It’s settled.”
Liang Jiu took the document back and hid it in his chest. After patting it, he turned around and shouted to the people behind him: "Wanping County is almost here, work harder!"
In the distance on the other side of the river, on the originally dark wilderness, a lot of light suddenly appeared. The light like beans continued to connect in series, continued, and gradually became brighter.
"Look, that's Wanping over there. The magistrate already knows you're coming."
Chen Yong pointed into the distance.
When Liang Jiu and the other people saw the lights in the dark night, their hearts were filled with warmth.
Although the night was cold and the wind was a bit harsh, the lights in the distance were like torches, warming his body. His blood became a little warm and his steps became faster.
"It's easy to walk, it's easy to walk, my shoes are worn out when crossing mountains and rivers."
"Take one step, walk another mile, it will hurt even if you pick a bloody bubble mother."
"Go far, go far, fathers and fellow villagers, don't shed tears. Come closer, come closer, and take root again when we get to Wanping."
"Take root, take root, we don't forget that we are from Shanxi."
Countless people shouted out in the night, not many gorgeous tunes, but full of emotions. The voices fell in the Yongding River and echoed in the wilderness on both sides...
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